Black Avenue Bike Boulevard Pilot Project

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Introduction

The Black Avenue Boulevard Pilot Project aims to create a comfortable and inviting facility to accommodate non-motorized users of all skill and comfort levels. The project will utilize temporary solutions to help test effectiveness and impacts prior to permanent changes being made.

What is a Bicycle Boulevard?

Bicycle Boulevards are streets that are comfortable for most bicyclists to ride on due to low motorized traffic volumes and speeds. They are designed to give bicycle travel priority. Bicycle boulevards are designated with signs, pavement markings, and wayfinding elements. Additionally, they create safe, convenient bicycle crossings of busy arterial streets. If necessary, they can also employ speed or volume management techniques to keep them comfortable for bicyclists by reducing speeds and cut-through traffic.

Why Black Avenue?

Black Avenue is an ideal candidate for a bicycle boulevard. This street provides direct connections to multiple non-motorized areas such as the Gallatin County Fairgrounds, Beall Park, Downtown, the Gallagator Trail, and the College Street connection to Montana State University. The roadway was prioritized by the City as a pilot project to help inform potential design solutions for bicycle boulevards across the City.

What are the goals of the pilot project?

The main goal of the pilot project is to test potential treatments on a temporary basis and to gather data and feedback prior to more permanent solutions being identified. The intent of the project is to provide a more comfortable and inviting roadway corridor for all occupants, including bicyclists, pedestrians, residents, children, and those that use the street on a regular basis. Studies have shown the bicycle boulevards are most effective and attractive when vehicle speeds and traffic volumes are low.

Introduction

The Black Avenue Boulevard Pilot Project aims to create a comfortable and inviting facility to accommodate non-motorized users of all skill and comfort levels. The project will utilize temporary solutions to help test effectiveness and impacts prior to permanent changes being made.

What is a Bicycle Boulevard?

Bicycle Boulevards are streets that are comfortable for most bicyclists to ride on due to low motorized traffic volumes and speeds. They are designed to give bicycle travel priority. Bicycle boulevards are designated with signs, pavement markings, and wayfinding elements. Additionally, they create safe, convenient bicycle crossings of busy arterial streets. If necessary, they can also employ speed or volume management techniques to keep them comfortable for bicyclists by reducing speeds and cut-through traffic.

Why Black Avenue?

Black Avenue is an ideal candidate for a bicycle boulevard. This street provides direct connections to multiple non-motorized areas such as the Gallatin County Fairgrounds, Beall Park, Downtown, the Gallagator Trail, and the College Street connection to Montana State University. The roadway was prioritized by the City as a pilot project to help inform potential design solutions for bicycle boulevards across the City.

What are the goals of the pilot project?

The main goal of the pilot project is to test potential treatments on a temporary basis and to gather data and feedback prior to more permanent solutions being identified. The intent of the project is to provide a more comfortable and inviting roadway corridor for all occupants, including bicyclists, pedestrians, residents, children, and those that use the street on a regular basis. Studies have shown the bicycle boulevards are most effective and attractive when vehicle speeds and traffic volumes are low.

  • Black Avenue residents sent updated information on installation

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    Residents on, and closely surrounding, the Black Avenue corridor will be sent updated information regarding the installation of the bicycle boulevard project. Originally planned for a fall 2023 installation, the project was rescheduled for spring of 2024 to maximize the installation effectiveness and opportunity for success and feedback. The project is planned along Black Avenue from East Tamarack Street to West Main Street. No major closures are expected with this installation. Informational signage will help users understand the installation features on the bicycle boulevard and provide a link to this web page.

  • Project Update

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    Originally planned for a late summer 2023 installation the pilot project has been rescheduled for spring of 2024. The area being considered for the pilot project may be reduced in length compared to the original project scope. The temporary bicycle boulevard treatments are intended to be in place throughout the summer of 2024. Public engagement remains an important aspect of this project. Additional information regarding plans, a tentative schedule for installation, and further details on engagement opportunities will be available in January 2024. While no specific plans are currently in place for permanent installation, the results of the Black Avenue Bicycle Boulevard Pilot project will help determine what future permanent solutions could be installed. We apologize for the delay on this project and remain committed to delivering a project that will help to inform the future of bicycle boulevards in Bozeman.

  • Black Avenue residents sent information

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    Residents on and near Black Avenue were recently sent a post card with information regarding the project. No feedback is requested at this time but will be collected at a later date. Look for information for community feedback this fall following the removal of the temporary bicycle boulevard installation.

Page last updated: 18 Apr 2024, 08:54 AM